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Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones(R-San Diego) issued the following statement regarding Governor Newsom’s recent action to expand the current special session focused on suing the Trump Administration to also include Los Angeles wildfire relief:
“I’m encouraged that Governor Newsom heard our calls to take action on the LA wildfires in a special session.
“However, lumping this emergency response together with a politically motivated special session to sue Trump is unnecessary and, frankly, insulting to those struggling through this disaster. Fire victims deserve a response that is both respectful and non-partisan, but instead, Newsom is politicizing a tragic crisis that should focus solely on aiding those in need. Sadly, these special session bills will likely include inappropriate provisions targeting the incoming federal administration alongside vital disaster relief for Californians.
“A better and more thoughtful approach would have been to convene a new special session exclusively dedicated to investigating the LA fires, supporting communities in recovery, and ensuring we are better prepared for future disasters.
“Nevertheless, Republicans remain committed to working with our Democrat colleagues to secure wildfire relief and deliver real solutions for all Californians.”
Governor Newsom’s recent action comes after Republican lawmakers urged him to convene a special session to address the devastating impacts of the wildfires and the growing instability of California’s insurance market.